ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356988
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 July 1996 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: | Elliot STEEN SKYBOLT |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N596E |
| MSN: | 58296 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-G1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Belleville, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (7IS2) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During landing the airplane's left main gear tire separated from the aircraft, causing the airplane to ground loop. Examination of the axle attachment area on the left landing gear revealed signs consistent with a lack of welding penetration during manufacture.
Probable Cause: the inadequate weld on the landing gear by the builder/pilot.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA246
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 13:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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